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title: "Shine Relief Trust — check charity number 1168458 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Shine Relief Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168458. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Jubilee Church. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shine-relief-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:17:39.326Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Shine Relief Trust is a registered charity (number 1168458) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £43,709 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Shine Relief Trust?

Registered charity number

1168458

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Jubilee Church

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£43,709

Website

[www.shine-relief.org](http://www.shine-relief.org/)

## What does Shine Relief Trust do?

Shine Relief Trust was established in 2008 by a group of UK and Malawian Christians with a heart to seek justice for the poor and to see renewed hope and vitality brought to the rural communities of Malawi. Shine Malawi works in Kuntumanje, Zomba District, the project area was chosen after a situation analysis revealed a high need for a relief project to support orphans and vulnerable children.

## What causes is Shine Relief Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shine Relief Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shine Relief Trust is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Shine Relief Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Shine Relief Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168458) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Shine Relief Trust's charity number?

Shine Relief Trust's charity number is 1168458. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1168458?

Search 1168458 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Shine Relief Trust do?

Shine Relief Trust was established in 2008 by a group of UK and Malawian Christians with a heart to seek justice for the poor and to see renewed hope and vitality brought to the rural communities of Malawi. Shine Malawi works in Kuntumanje, Zomba District, the project area was chosen after a situation analysis revealed a high need for a relief project to support orphans and vulnerable children.

Does Shine Relief Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shine Relief Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Shine Relief Trust?

Shine Relief Trust's website is http://www.shine-relief.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1168458).